Life has a way of throwing curve balls. Discover Personal Loans has resources to help you manage unexpected expenses as they come your way.
A major, unplanned expense would put most Americans in a difficult place financially. Even with savings, some unexpected events or emergencies may call for immediate payment. This can cause stress and budget problems that last for months, even years. These situations… Read More
No one wants to think about their death or the death of a loved one, let alone plan for it. But when it happens, it can come with a heavy financial burden if the deceased leaves no estate or savings and no plan.
The median cost of a funeral was $7,848 in 2021, according to the… Read More
When you’re thinking about buying a car, it’s easy to focus on the sticker price. But the real cost of owning a car includes much more than your monthly car loan payment (if you have one).
Before you buy, make sure you also have a realistic idea of how much you might pay for… Read More
According to a survey we recently did, 58 percent of Americans took steps to address an unexpected expense since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of us didn’t feel prepared to handle these expenses. And if it was a medical expense, more than four in 10 Americans… Read More
Financial emergencies can strike at any time. As we’ve seen in the past 18 months, a global situation, like the COVID-19 pandemic, can upend our personal financial situations. Global shutdowns prompted mass layoffs, forced businesses to shutter and halted the … Read More